Frank Lloyd Wright designed this Phoenix home for his son and daughter in law, David and Gladys

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this Phoenix home for his son and daughter in law, David and Gladys

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The concrete home was built in 1952 and based on the circular spiral plan

The concrete home was built in 1952 and based on the circular spiral plan

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The home is considered to be one of Wright's most significant residential works in his last decade

The home is considered to be one of Wright's most significant residential works in his last decade

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The spiral ramp leads to the main level of the home, which sits on 2 acres facing Camelback Mountain

The spiral ramp leads to the main level of the home, which sits on 2 acres facing Camelback Mountain

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A view of the columns that rises the home above the surrounding orange orchards

A view of the columns that rises the home above the surrounding orange orchards

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The spiral design continues indoors

The spiral design continues indoors

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The intricate woodwork in the ceiling blends with the circular concrete fireplace

The intricate woodwork in the ceiling blends with the circular concrete fireplace

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The rug was also designed by Wright

The rug was also designed by Wright

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Frank Lloyd Wright home finally saved from demolition

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Uproar arose when the plans caught the attention of the attention of the architectural and preservationist community and over the last few months, campaigns have been launched to halt the developer’s plans. The developer, 8081 Meridian, eventually agreed to forgo their plans and sell it, but obviously wanted to make a little profit. Though they had purchased the property for $1.8 million in June and listed it for $2.52 million. They declined a $2 million offer in October.

This past week, the property was finally sold for $2.38 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, the anonymous buyer was a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and plans to restore the property.

The buyer’s agent Robert Hassett says the buyer wishes to remain anonymous but called him a Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast. Listing agent Robert Joffe says the buyer was the first person he showed the home to. Mr. Hassett says the buyer plans to spend about two years restoring the property and will work with the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy on the project. He estimated that the buyer will spend $2 million to $2.5 million on the restoration.